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confier

to entrust

verb kohn-FYEH Less Common

Also means

to confide

Usage Note

Confier takes an indirect object: confier quelque chose à quelqu'un means 'to entrust something to someone'. The reflexive se confier à quelqu'un means 'to confide in someone', sharing secrets or feelings. The related noun la confiance means 'trust' or 'confidence'.

Examples

"Elle lui a confié la garde des enfants."

Natural Translation

She entrusted him with the care of the children.

Literal Translation

She to-him has entrusted the guard of-the children.

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